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as in misrepresenting
to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of
taking that statement completely out of context essentially falsifies it, whether that's your intention or not
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as in refuting
to prove to be false
telephone records falsified his claim that he wasn't home that night
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Recent Examples of falsifying
Both were released on bond from of the Osceola County Jail shortly after surrendering to authorities there on charges of grand theft, defrauding to obtain property, falsifying public records and falsifying official documents as public servants.
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Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
They were also accused of falsifying police reports to cover up their corruption.
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Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
She was sentenced in October 2014 to 15 months in prison after striking a deal with prosecutors and agreeing to plead guilty to mail, wire and bank fraud for falsifying statements on loan applications.
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Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
He was also convicted of second-degree assault, abuse of a corpse, falsifying physical evidence and witness tampering.
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Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Four South Floridians were charged with federal wire fraud after being accused of falsifying clinical trial data for asthma medication at a Pembroke Pines medical research center, according to the Department of Justice.
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Isabel Rivera,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
Jackie Reyes Yanes has been removed from the city’s public financing program after allegedly falsifying campaign contributions.
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Jasmine Golden,
Washington Post,
12 June 2026
Abouammo was charged by federal prosecutors in San Francisco federal court, rather than a Seattle federal court, for falsifying a record, with prosecutors claiming he was charged in the Northern District of California because that was where the investigation originated.
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Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
11 June 2026
The custody case is now on hold because Michelle faces felony charges of falsifying a series of child abuse reports about David, one of his attorneys, and others.
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Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
They were also accused of falsifying police reports to cover up their corruption.
—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
She was sentenced in October 2014 to 15 months in prison after striking a deal with prosecutors and agreeing to plead guilty to mail, wire and bank fraud for falsifying statements on loan applications.
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Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
He was also convicted of second-degree assault, abuse of a corpse, falsifying physical evidence and witness tampering.
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Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Four South Floridians were charged with federal wire fraud after being accused of falsifying clinical trial data for asthma medication at a Pembroke Pines medical research center, according to the Department of Justice.
—
Isabel Rivera,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
Jackie Reyes Yanes has been removed from the city’s public financing program after allegedly falsifying campaign contributions.
—
Jasmine Golden,
Washington Post,
12 June 2026
Abouammo was charged by federal prosecutors in San Francisco federal court, rather than a Seattle federal court, for falsifying a record, with prosecutors claiming he was charged in the Northern District of California because that was where the investigation originated.
—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
11 June 2026
The custody case is now on hold because Michelle faces felony charges of falsifying a series of child abuse reports about David, one of his attorneys, and others.
—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for falsifying
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However, critics contend these demands rely on flawed justifications, misrepresenting past operational losses and overlooking historical market failures.
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The lawsuit also accuses the company of misrepresenting the type of content available on its platform.
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Two other retired judges later published their own piece refuting Gilliard’s contention.
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Anne Hathaway is refuting online speculation over whether she's had a facelift.
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Last summer, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen accused China of distorting trade and limiting access for European firms.
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The stainless-steel finish is extremely durable and will last for years without bending or distorting.
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Nonetheless, overturning the election would be unprecedented in Colombian history.
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Ehrlich said athletes very well could continue to petition courts for extended eligibility based on antitrust arguments, but appellate courts recently have delivered wins for the NCAA by overturning preliminary injunctions in several cases.
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“Falsifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/falsifying. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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